Air compressor for indoor use.

[MJI]

Getting cold and damp and I have a lot of painting to do, garage is full of junk and car spares.

 

Currently using an Aldi special with an Iwata Neo.

 

What would be good for spraying in house rather than outside?

 

Thanks

 

Martin

[Pete the Elaner]

I guess you want a small, quiet one?

After using a small garage compressor which was uncomfortably loud, I went the other way & bought a Clarke Shhh. It is nice & quiet (it makes less nose than the hiss of air from the brush), a little bulky, powerful enough for an airbrush & has a big enough tank for the motor to only be running in short bursts.

I like it but would not recommend it because I paid a massive premium for the quietness.

 

I bought an AS186 for my father. It cost abut 1/3 of my Clarke & is only a fraction louder, but you can still hold a conversation while using it without having to raise your voice. It has a tank so the compressor does not run all the time. It is a lot smaller & lighter than my Clarke. Although there are better compressors available, I feel it was good value for money. Do you need anything fancy if you use it only occasionally?

It is also available without the tank (AS18), which makes it cheaper & lighter, but this means the compressor must run all the time you use the brush. This may not be a problem if you only use it for short periods of time, like 20 minutes.

[MJI]

After seeing Iwata prices just bought a AE186 off Ebay

 

Worked out my leaky joiner was dropping pressures, but everything on it leaks!

[Philou]

Don't forget that whatever compressor you go for, if you're contemplating doing airbrushing indoors, do have adequate ventilation!

 

Cheers,

 

Philip

 

PS: I had a Lidl compressor that was adequate BUT it didn't have a tank and would run continuously until it would seize from being too hot! They recommended 10 min run and 10 min cooling - so not good if you're doing a lot of ballast for example. Go for one with a tank.

[MJI]

It has a tank.

 

The old one just has too many leaky connectors as well.

 

Anyway light enough to cart around

Edited September 23, 2021 by MJI
spill checker rubbish

[michl080]

why not keeping the compressor in the garage and buy a longer hose to spray inhouse? The hose volume works also as an extra tank.

 

Michael

[jcredfer]

You might like to have a look at the products available at "Everything Airbrush".  They have a really wide range and provide good descriptions of the products.  Their service is very good and I found that giving them a phone call was immensely useful, really honest and straightforward.  The  compressor that I got has now been updated by newer ones, but is really great for use indoors and a big range of brush sizes.  

https://www.everythingairbrush.com/product-category/compressors/ 

 

Usual disclaimer, no connection with the company, other than being very satisfied with their service...   and very surprised at what can be done with the right advice.

 

[MJI]

I bought a smallish tank fitted ebay one

[Gilbert]

On 23/09/2021 at 16:06, Philou said:

Don't forget that whatever compressor you go for, if you're contemplating doing airbrushing indoors, do have adequate ventilation!

 

Cheers,

 

Philip

 

PS: I had a Lidl compressor that was adequate BUT it didn't have a tank and would run continuously until it would seize from being too hot! They recommended 10 min run and 10 min cooling - so not good if you're doing a lot of ballast for example. Go for one with a tank.

I second this.....seriously...

Chris

[MJI]

Will be next to open window, OR will take out to garage if dry, got plenty of face masks as well

[MJI]

Works fine a booth next

[bluestag]

On 26/09/2021 at 09:12, Gilbert said:

I second this.....seriously...

Chris

Paper masks are useless.

 

If you can smell the paint, you are breathing it, and hurting yourself.

 

A good extraction fan may be enough, but it needs to be good.   A good filter mask is best.

[Gilbert]

5 hours ago, bluestag said:

Paper masks are useless.

 

If you can smell the paint, you are breathing it, and hurting yourself.

 

A good extraction fan may be enough, but it needs to be good.   A good filter mask is best.

and remember it is not just fumes that hurt.

Airbrushes atomise paint (both enamels and acrylics) into tiny particles which are potentially more harmful.

Chris